Epic Partners with Nuance, Abridge To Roll Out AI-Powered Clinical Scribe
Health Exec
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Contributed by: Drex DeFord
Summary
Epic Systems has announced an AI-powered clinical documentation tool that will automate documentation tasks within its electronic health record (EHR) platform, thanks to its collaboration with Microsoft-owned Nuance and Abridge. This integration allows healthcare providers to streamline patient encounter documentation, a move expected to intensify competition in the AI scribe market, particularly as smaller firms may face pressure to innovate. While similar features exist in other EHR systems, Epic's significant market presence could catalyze a rapid evolution in documentation technologies, impacting overall workflow efficiency in healthcare settings. As adoption of these tools grows, healthcare professionals may benefit from reduced administrative burdens and improved patient interaction.
